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Phil Mercer

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Christchurch still on edge after earthquake

Oct 21, 2010

Christchurch still on edge after earthquake

Regular aftershocks since it was convulsed by worst earthquake in 80 years have made living in Christchurch a nerve-racking experience. Read article "Christchurch still on edge after earthquake"

Search on for whale-riding teenager

Oct 5, 2010

Australian surfer faces $10,000 in fines after claims his daredevil antics could have been traumatic for giant mammal and catastrophic for the boy.Read article "Search on for whale-riding teenager"

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UAE and Australia in fight to beat trafficking

Jun 19, 2013

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs states UAE support for 'efforts to eradicate such crimes'.Read article

Australia: a look in the mirror produces 'an ugly reflection'

Jun 19, 2013

Vilification of the country's female prime minister, demeaning treatment of women in the military and an apparent tolerance of racism bode badly for a supposedly progressive society. Kathy Marks reports from SydneyRead article

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